Product Development Junior Scientist

Overview

To execute and properly document product formulation work, support New Product Beverage development, brand maintenance and productivity, along with commercialization needs of the Product Development team.

• Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all Pepsi Co safety protocols.
• Support scientists in testing new ingredients and developing beverage models.
• Accurately prepare beverage and beverage concentrate samples for experimentation by:
• Developing a detailed testing plan with timeline
• Scheduling production runs in technical center
• Acquiring necessary ingredients and packaging
• Coordinate the production and storage of samples
• Submit samples for analytical or sensory testing
• Thoroughly document experimental details in laboratory notebook
• Maintain and document laboratory inventory.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and pilot laboratory equipment

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,200 - $90,200.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Required:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in scientific field

Desired:

• Technician and/or Summer Intern experience(s) at a consumer goods company
• Laboratory bench work experience in school or industry. (Work in food and beverage industry a plus).
• Familiarity with common lab analytical instruments and beverage processing equipment.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity

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